Nepal National Women’s Football Team is set to begin their campaign in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers from June 29, 2025. The team will open their qualifying journey against Laos in their first group stage match. Group F consists of Nepal, hosts Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, and Laos, with only the top team advancing to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026.
The match will kick off at 6:15 PM Nepali time and will mark a significant milestone — Nepal women’s 100th official international match. This historic occasion adds extra weight to an already crucial fixture as the team eyes qualification to the final tournament in Australia.
Nepal is currently ranked 100th in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings, while opponents Laos stand at 107. This will be the first time the two teams face each other at the international level. Laos come into the tournament with a winless streak in their last five matches, recording three defeats and two draws. confidence.
Group F presents a competitive challenge, with Uzbekistan expected to be the toughest opposition. Only the team that finishes at the top of the group will qualify for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 — making every match decisive.
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Nepali Women’s National Football Team
The goalkeepers in the squad are Anjila Tumbapo Subba, Usha Nath, and Anjana Rana Magar. The defenders include Gita Rana, Nisha Thokar, Samikshya Ghimire, Man Maya Damai, Pratiksha Chaudhary, Bimala BK, Puja Rana, and Amrita Jaishi.
Midfielders Bimala Chaudhary, Anita Basnet, Renuka Nagarkote, Preeti Rai, Saru Limbu, Sabita Rana Magar, and Saraswati Hamal have been selected in the team.
The forwards selected for the team are Sabitra Bhandari, Rekha Paudel, Rashmi Kumari Ghising, Chandra Rai, and Anita KC.